If God wants you go tell someone that, he’ll let you know. Just believe and trust he’ll do this. He loves when people step out! To me it’s equivalent to how parents feel when they see their kids learning to walk for the first time. 😁

I think if they are saying feeling God wants us to do something they mean impressions; that’s one way God speaks to me anyway. If they mean feelings and basing our life on them no, we don’t need to walk by feelings we walk by faith. Feelings are ok and fun, as long as directed by Truth. When your eye is single your whole body is filled with light-it’s the perspective of faith.

I stopped at a restaurant to get some food this evening to go, and as I was putting it in my car, God highlighted a woman that was in her car to me. He told me to go and encourage her, so I went up to her window and started talking to her. He gave me some things to tell her about her life and to encourage her in and it was awesome! Come to find out, she was a Christian as well. We ended up switching contact info and plan on having a Bible study together soon. She said she was encouraged and it was stuff she needed to hear so I’m so glad that I obeyed the little nudge that God gave me.

It was so so fun, I just wanted to encourage you guys, if you ever feel like God is telling you to stop and talk to somebody, don’t hesitate. The worst that can happen is you can be wrong but you can always encourage someone whether he told you to stop or not. We are the body of Christ on earth :)

I had one while I was asking him what I should do, the morning before going to a church service. I get upstairs, I look down in the recycling and there is a old pamphlet from church right on top, and it said on the cover..."God Is In Control". Wow. The peace of mind that came over me in that moment was amazing. Little things like that have new significance when you listen to Him.

I want to let you know that there is freedom available in Christ. You can do this-just not in your own strength. You’ve been trying to overcome by yourself, and keep getting the same results. So instead, try something new. The Bible says if the eye is single, our whole body will be filled with light. It doesn’t say if your whole body is filled with light then your eye will be single. This is talking about perspective, if you can let God change the way you think it will change your life.
You’re focusing too much on trying to change your behaviors and actions instead of focusing on changing the way you think. Freedom is found in the word of God because truth sets us free. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind-meditate on his word and find out who he says you are, it will change everything. The best part is it won’t be you trying to change anything it will be you just believing in God doing the work in you.

These will explain what I’m talking about. The teachings in these videos absolutely changed my life! The first ones are clips, trust me, watch them!

Best message ever on this. I learned how to overcome anger which was a vice of mine. I learned to become Gods workmanship, he did the work in me without me even trying. I don’t even remember the last time I was angry.

The fact that you care, that you don't want to struggle it means you have a pure heart. You could just not care at all, but you do! It means the seed of God is deep within your heart, and your heart is crying out for change.

who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

God will always give life. Life moves us forward with hope and expectancy. God encourages us, builds us up, brings growth, gives hope, and is the giver of life. So, when you read the Bible, if you aren’t experiencing any of those things, you’re reading it with the wrong perspective.

Don’t try to change how you feel, change the way you believe-this is what will put everything into place. Be encouraged, there is hope in your future!

Also you have to know the Spirit behind the verses. The Spirit gives life-so if you are feeling condemned or unworthy from reading those verses, it’s because you’re reading it with the wrong perspective. God will always encourage you and bring growth.

First, the fact that you care, that you don't want to struggle it means you have a pure heart. You could just not care at all, but you do! It means the seed of God is deep within your heart, and your heart is crying out for change.

It's very important that you understand who you are in Jesus. Jesus says if you make a tree good the fruit will be good also. He's talking about identity there. You must start where Jesus is building-it's super important. The Bible tells us how to be free in John 8-
If you continue in my word you will know the truth and the truth will set you free. Truth is your best friend. Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth and He will lead you to all truth!

Interesting. I've been knowingly for a while now kinda disobeying God and not paying much attention to Him, only occasionally.

But I remember couple of years ago God told me to read and it will set me free. I wasn't thinking of being free from sin at the time that much as being free in my soul, but I started reading after couple weeks of mulling over it.

I read some Bible and then continued to various Christian literature. I can attest that it worked. I was sin free (known ones/those I was struggling with such as PMO) whole time of almost half a year, or in other words, as long as I read and fed myself with the Word. I grew hunger for serving God, had much more freedom in my soul (but not complete), had energy and was happy during this time.

But after half a year I grew tired of reading so much so I left it behind and couple years have passed by now. I always knew in the back of my mind that if I just begun reading that state can be achieved again, and honestly I have tried, but the interest just doesn't last for me.

Nowadays I just don't care that much anymore, I feel like God "owes" me to finally make some prophecies happen which would be great help for me and my soul, but I also know with my brain that He owes me nothing and I am in this spot waiting for that prophecy to happen because I disobeyed in the first opportunity it was supposed to happen and the opportunity passed me then.

But I also know from what He told me is that those things are to be happen very soon (and time limit "I agreed" to (like I have anything to say in this matter at the end, I know..) was next summer, then I simply can't wait anymore and my faith in God would come down, a lot, maybe, or maybe not, I don't really know where else to go, if you know what I am saying. But I don't mean my belief in His existence would come down, I can't deny that after what happened to me, but faith that He is for me, which is already not in good shape. But He also told that when it comes to pass, it will be my shield. I assume He meant shield of faith, but He only said shield. But this waiting period has tested my faith and eventually when the prophecy comes true, it will be hard for me to question Him anymore and especially what He has said will come to pass.

Okay, this is kinda rambling without any point. But I just wanted to say to whoever is reading this that immersing yourself in the Word truly helps with fighting sin, or PMO as we are here.

But one chapter a day is nearly not enough. I think it's barely even 5-10 minutes, depending on the chapter? I was reading much longer than that and it really helped. Even nowadays I can pull off chapter a day (I really don't, but some days I just read longer than that and if you divided it for every day I think it should be chapter a day at least) and I am downed, it's nearly not enough to survive. I spend way more time preparing and eating physical food than feeding my spirit. But then again, reading is not for everyone and your thing might be listening to audio Bible/podcasts/preaching etc.

But I honestly should begin reading again, I enjoy it too and the Spirit of God with sweet feelings in my chest is there with me, I kind of miss that. I now also realized that there might be other factors at play on why I quit reading and why I lose interest so quickly nowadays.

Thanks though, just typing this and thinking a little bit about what you said might have helped to nudge me into the right direction :)

We got married young but probably because we already waited 2 1/2 years to kiss and I wasn’t about to wait 3-5 lol. But seriously, nothing wrong with getting married young or old. I know many amazing and single Christians that are older. You’re still maturing and growing, you might be different in a couple years. It’ll happen at the right time. When you meet her you will overcome your fears to ask her out. Don’t worry and be at peace.

I thank God I'm 36 and have the gift of singleness. My social anxiety is very bad. God seems to use mild autism to keep me in the Word all day and in isolation.

I don't understand why being married is that desirable anyway. It sounds pretty horrible when you ask married couples to be honest about it. The other person slowly starts to become unattractive and you have to share a bed with them. Share a toilet with them.

I like my cat, and my garden. The Psalms.

This life is almost over anyway for all of us. Store up eternal treasure while you can, this is the last bit of time we have to invest in eternity, and the only period in eternity we get this short time to do so. One inch of an eternal rope. Many store up everything here as if this is their one life, and have it all here.

I write this on here sometimes so in case you haven’t seen it-The Bible says if the eye is single, our whole body will be filled with light. It doesn’t say if your whole body is filled with light then your eye will be single. This is talking about perspective, if you can let God change the way you think it will change your life.
You’re focusing too much on trying to change your behaviors and actions instead of focusing on changing the way you think. Freedom is found in the word of God because truth sets us free. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind-meditate on his word and find out who he says you are, it will change everything. The best part is it won’t be you trying to change anything it will be you just believing in God doing the work in you. Colossians 3 says to put the desires to death.

Watch these videos! They will help you, the concepts he preaches changed my life!

Thank you, I have! You're the one who introduced me to Dan Mohler, I want to truly say thank you as you have led me to a changed life; that being said, what's the easiest way to live this out practically, I have seen the videos but I am not sure how to actually *live* out the truth, its like my mind agrees but my heart forgets about it in a week or so, not putting down what you've told me but really asking how to digest the truth :)

Something God showed me from this is from Mark 11:24. It talks about when you pray, believe you have received. It’s praying with an answer because you’re never a person with a problem, you always have the answer. If examples help, I go over it a bit on my Bible study video on how I read the Bible and pray.

When I first started grasping this, this is something Dan told me that really helped me to keep my mind where it should have been. He said that a long time ago I never would have noticed but now I do. God is changing my heart! It means I’m growing. And when I notice these things immediately take it to God in prayer and thank him for the work he’s doing in my heart. This is why I love Hebrews 4:16 so much-when are we not in need? His mercy and grace are always available to us no matter what happens. It doesn’t always happen overnight but think about where you’ve been even 6 months ago and where you are now! Be excited-God is changing you!

Also remember continue in the Word and you’ll know the truth and the truth will set you free. It will happen-just continue no matter what! Does this help? Wanted to make sure I understood your question :)

Basically, the Bible says if the eye is single, our whole body will be filled with light. It doesn’t say if your whole body is filled with light then your eye will be single. This is talking about perspective, if you can let God change the way you think it will change your life.
You’re focusing too much on trying to change your behaviors and actions instead of focusing on changing the way you think. Freedom is found in the word of God because truth sets us free. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind-meditate on his word and find out who he says you are, it will change everything. The best part is it won’t be you trying to change anything it will be you just believing in God doing the work in you.

Please watch these clips, it will help you. These teachings on grace and faith working together are what changed my life. I never even had to try, I just became his workmanship by faith and the desires are gone. It’s amazing and changed my life!

Hi u/friendofholyspirit! The Lord has been teaching me how to be content. But I have my own ideas of how I want to spend my time. Not all of it but some of it. I have a small thrifting addiction. I think I get board easily. I can only sit on my butt for so many hours a day before I want something else to do. Jesus may be leading me to wait on him but it’s hard. Especially when I really really love reselling stuff. One would think I could resell fun stuff while I wait but sometimes I get the feeling that I should just relax and be completely focused on his path. There is some freedom in that but I still love thrifting and reselling! Especially since I just spent a few hundred dollars on Christmas presents!

Just like we love because he first loved us, we forgive because he has forgiven us. It empowers us to be able to forgive. It’s then about becoming his workmanship all by him doing the work in us, and we just believe it and receive it by faith.

I think these will help you, the principles will change your life if you want them :)